Lidl and the Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) will next week announce details of a partnership which will see the brand become the official retail partner to the LGFA and the title sponsors of the Lidl Ladies National Football League, as well as grassroots activity.

Lidl have also confirmed that they were behind the "Ladyball" product which divided the world of social media over the past few days creating a much needed debate.

The fabricated product and associated 360 degree marketing campaign was designed by Lidl, with the support of the LGFA, to put the spotlight on women in sport in Ireland and raise awareness of the difficulties female sports persons have in getting the same recognition as their male counterparts.

All-Ireland winning Dublin footballer Ger Brennan, who is a strong advocate of women in sport, and Ladies Gaelic Football in particular, agreed to participate as a "Ladyball" spokesperson when he realised what Lidl wished to achieve.

Speaking about "Ladyball" and the Lidl sponsorship agreement, LGFA president Marie Hickey said: "I am delighted to announce the partnership between Lidl and the Ladies Gaelic Football Association.

"This is a very significant announcement for our sport and one that will see a huge investment in the game from a major brand.

"Through the "Ladyball" initiative Lidl has demonstrated their innovative and dedicated approach to supporting our sport. We hope to see everyone who spoke so passionately in women's defence in this debate, channel that same energy into pitchside support during the coming season."

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